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The Cement Masons and Plasterers Trust Funds (for WA, AK, and E. WA/ID) was established to provide medical, retirement, and individual account benefits for their eligible members and their dependents through the collective bargaining process.

This site provides general benefit information, forms and other Trust related items. Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and Glossary of Terms can be reviewed here.

You can now book in-person appointments online at our Mercer Island Office! To book an appointment with a representative, please click here.

February 2022 - Over-the-Counter At-Home COVID Test Reimbursement Information

For more information about reimbursement for the over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests, please click here.


February 2022 - Teladoc Information

For more information about Teladoc, please click here.


October 2021 - Member Assistance Program

Did you know the Trust has a member assistance program through First Choice Health? Please see this brochure for more information.


Temporary Plan Changes due to COVID-19

Effective March 1, 2020, the Board of Trustees has adopted the following changes to the Plan’s Medical Benefits:

The following changes will stay in effect until the COVID-19 emergency orders are lifted:

  • COVID-19 Testing – Medically necessary, FDA approved diagnostic testing for COVID-19 is covered by the Plan and is not subject to deductibles and coinsurance. Additionally, when a COVID-19 vaccine is available, it will also be covered by the Plan and will not be subject to deductibles and coinsurance.

The following changes to the Plan have term dates and will be extended as needed:

  • Coverage of Dental Personal Protective Equipment – The Plan will cover up to $20 per visit for Dental Personal Protective Equipment through June 30, 2023.
  • Telemedicine Service – Effective March 1, 2020, the Trust will cover medically necessary services provided by a physician or other Covered Provider via telephone or video conferencing. Benefits will subject to the Plan’s applicable copays, deductibles and coinsurance based on the type of service being provide. In addition to this temporary extension of telehealth, Active participants, COBRA participants, non-Medicare retirees, and their eligible dependents have access to Teladoc for 24/7 care via telephone at 1 (800) 835-2362 or video chat at no cost to you. Please visit Teladoc.com for more details.

September 2020 - Teladoc Behavioral Health Benefit

The Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust has added behavioral health to the Teladoc benefit. Please see the flyers below for more information.

Teladoc Behavioral Health Flyer

How to Schedule a Behavioral Health Appointment


March 2020 - COVID-19 Information from Teladoc

For more information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Teladoc, please see the below flyer.

Teladoc and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)


December 1, 2019 - Teladoc Benefit

All Active, COBRA, and non-Medicare Retiree participants in the Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Plan are eligible to use Teladoc. Teladoc provides 24/7 access to a board certified, licensed family practice doctor or pediatrician via phone or video. For more information and to register for Teladoc on or after December 1, 2019, please go to https://member.teladoc.com/aetna and the Member Registration Packet below.

Member Registration Packet


October 2019 - Transcarent (BridgeHealth) Planned Surgery Program

Effective September 1, 2019, the Trust has contracted with Transcarent (formerly BridgeHealth) to provide non-Medicare eligible participants with access to high quality providers across the United States who perform certain surgeries.

To obtain more information about this benefit, contact Transcarent at (800) 680-1366 and identify yourself as a participant in the Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Plan or go online at www.BridgeHealth.com.

Member Flyer


A Note from the Board of Trustees

November 17, 2012

Members of OP&CMIA Locals’ 528 & 77 participate in the Cement Masons and Plasterers Retirement Trust.

This plan is a joint Labor-Management, Taft Hartley, Defined Benefit Plan administered by a third party administrator (WPAS, Inc.).

Your local union Business Manager may answer general questions regarding your Retirement and Health & Welfare Plans.

However, the only party authorized by the Board of Trustees to answer questions regarding benefits from the Cement Masons and Plasterers Retirement Trust is the Contract Administration Agent, Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc. (WPAS, Inc.). No employer or local union, nor any representative of any employer or union, is authorized to interpret these Plans nor can such person act as an agent of the Board of Trustees to guarantee benefit payments.

All questions concerning retirement plan or health & welfare plan benefit interpretations should be referred to the Trust’s Administration office. Telephone contact with the Administration office does not guarantee eligibility for benefits or benefit payments. Eligibility for benefits and benefit payments will be determined only when a claim is submitted to the Trust on the appropriate claim forms.

If you have any questions please contact the Administration Office.